Simple Vegan Chili

There are about a million veggie chili recipes out there, and they’re all pretty much variations on a theme. I like a simple chili that I can make with basic ingredients – I like actual veggies in my veggie chili, not a lot of fake meat stuff. I have to admit, this is not an entirely virtuous recipe, though, because it uses so many canned things. After I make something like this I look at all the cans lined up on the counter, patiently waiting to be recycled, and wonder if I really cooked or just opened up a bunch of cans and dumped the contents into a pan? Alas, cans are handy and cheap, so I use them with reckless abandon. This recipe is kid-friendly, easy, yummy, and cheap!

heat up oil; saute onions. When onions have cooked for a few minutes, add chili powder and salt, and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes; add in other veggies, and cook for a few minutes. Open up all your cans, drain the kidney beans, and dump everything into the pot. Let simmer for at least 20 minutes. Serve plain or over rice.